Overview
- The Group B meeting kicks off on Friday at 17:00 CAT at Stade Adrar in Agadir.
- Both sides opened with 2–1 wins, with Egypt beating Zimbabwe on Omar Marmoush’s equaliser and a stoppage‑time Mohamed Salah winner after South Africa edged Angola.
- Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says the fitness of Emam Ashour, left-back Mohamed Hamdi and striker Mostafa Mohamed is being monitored before selection.
- Rising South Africa defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi, a recent Chicago Fire signing who impressed against Angola, is a key figure to watch against Salah and Marmoush.
- A victory would put the winner in a strong position to qualify from Group B under AFCON’s format advancing the top two plus four best third-placed teams.